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Mountain 5: Man 0
This book was both a fantastic description of the majesty of the Himalayas and a wonderfully creepy ghost story. In equal measures it showed why some are i... READ MORE
Mountain of madness
A mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas in 1935. At first it’s all going jolly-hockey-sticks-splendid-old-chap but soon physical and mental strains ar... READ MORE
Great for lovers of '30s style adventures and a good ghost story.
What can I say...Fantastic....Brilliant. Paver writes so well that you can totally immerse yourself in this book. I enjoyed every minute of the climb and g... READ MORE
Breath Taking
Gripping, creepy and guaranteed to make you keep reading, Thin Air is Paver's second novel aimed at adults.
We follow our protagonist as he and his party... READ MORE
Chilling!
A brilliant thriller/ghost story of a small band of climbers walking in the footsteps of their heroes whilst superstition abounds.
Brilliant pace and sense... READ MORE
Synopsis
But now, quite suddenly, it's real. I don't care that I can't see it. It sent these clouds, it's making its presence felt. I can feel its cold, clammy breath on my skin.
*We set off in three days. I can't wait.*
The Himalayas, 1935.
Kangchenjunga. The sacred mountain. Biggest killer of them all.
Five Englishmen set out from Darjeeling to conquer the peak. But courage can only take them so far and the mountain is not their only foe.
As the wind dies, the dread grows. Mountain sickness. The horrors of extreme altitude. A past that will not stay buried.
And the higher they climb, the darker it gets.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9781409163367
- Number of pages: 240
- Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 18 mm
- Weight: 210g
- Languages: English
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View allAnother Gem
I didn't think Thin Air would be able to surpass Dark Matter, Michelle Paver's previous book which I loved, but I think it might have done! Yet again, the... READ MORE
BBC Radio 2 - Book Club Choice
I am always drawn towards the BBC Radio 2 Book club choices......so when I happened to mention this to the lovely Louise she very kindly gave me a copy to ... READ MORE
Wonderful Book. Fantastic story.
A very amazing story that you can visualise with every page and chapter. This book takes you on an amazing journey. Parts of the story is incredibly heartb... READ MORE
A Chilling Suspenseful Read - In The End
This is an atmospheric and suspenseful read, particularly in the last quarter. Its a bit of a slow burn (slow plot) but its worth sticking with. I found my... READ MORE
A beautifully written, haunting story
In 1935, five Englishmen travel to India to attempt to summit Kangchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. It's also notoriously one of mountaineerin... READ MORE
Possibly the worst book I have ever (half) read
I could only endure it as far as Chapter 11. Absolutely appalling. It is the only book I have ever thrown away in disgust. Orion books should be ashamed.
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